This tree has withstood way stronger winds than what we just had, which concerns me. I saw all this dark wood inside the tree and it was dried out. Q: Our chinaberry tree broke off after the winds a few days ago. This decreases damage to the fronds during transport and planting. The purpose of tying them is to make the tree easier to load and transport on a truck, unload and plant. Otherwise cutting the ties can be done any time after planting. Give it more time and wait to see if it does it on its own. If it is wrapped incorrectly, they may have to be cut but this is seldom. If they are wrapped correctly the fronds will bust open these ties as it pushes new growth. Q: How long do you keep fronds tied up after planting Mexican fan palms?Ī: When large palm trees are delivered to a property for planting, frequently the fronds are gathered together and tied up in a bunch at the top. You might consider adding more drip emitters to the tree so that it waters a larger area if you believe it is not getting enough water. A sign the tree is not getting enough water is a lack of vigorous growth. On another note, as trees get larger they require more water. If leaf drop is occurring on new growth then I would be more concerned. It is in the tree’s best interest to drop older leaves. Leaves growing in the shade can be a detriment to the tree. The older growth is in the shade and is less efficient at gathering light. The tree wants its young growth in the sun since it is more efficient at gathering light. All evergreen trees, including pine trees, show leaf or needle drop of the older ones and retain the younger ones until they also become too old and drop. Evergreen trees such as southern live or holly oak display leaf drop starting in the spring at the same time as new growth.Īs new growth develops, older leaves begin to drop. It also was deep-root fertilized in February by a commercial company.Ī: If the yellowing and leaf drop is from older growth and not excessive, it is probably normal. There is a 5-foot circle underneath with no rock. The tree is on drip irrigation and gets a deep watering twice a month. While there is some new growth, it is not as vigorous as prior years. Some of the leaves are turning yellow and dropping. Q: My evergreen oak tree is more than 20 years old. COURTESY The inside of the chinaberry tree is virtually dead regardless whether it is healthy or not.
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